Defensive Equity ETFs For Earnings Season

Corporate earnings season is upon us once again and many investors are likely looking for ways to favorably position themselves in anticipation of volatility. With major equity indexes sitting on hefty gains since the October 4th, 2011 lows, some are getting worried that any disappointment arising from corporate performance results could make way for profit taking pressures on Wall Street [see also Time To Buy VIX ETNs?]. Thanks to the ongoing evolution of the ETF industry, investors have several compelling products available at their fingertips which could offer a creative, and potentially “safer” way to play corporate earnings season. Investors who wish to establish a long position in equities, but are wary of a potential spike in volatility throughout earnings season, may wish to take a closer look at defensive-style ETFs [see our Low Volatility ETFdb Portfolio]. The equity ETFs profiled below are unique because they allow for investors to access one-of-a-kind [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: PowerShares Debuts High Beta, Low Volatility ETFs Five Defensive ETFs To Own When The Market Corrects Three Active ETFs Beating The Market ETFs For Your Inner Bear ETFs That Should Be Commission Free But Aren’t